Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
indicum
ID:
1181354

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) Dozy & Molk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Musci Frond. Ined. Archip. Ind. 2: 43. 16 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180692



Common Names

  • Indian Moss
  • Indian Clastobryum Moss
  • Indian Forked Moss


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Description

Clastobryum indicum (also called Indian Haircap Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Dicranaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a dense, tufted habit. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clastobryum indicum is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clastobryum indicum has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Clastobryum indicum

Clastobryum indicum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35157834: Based on data supplied by Bryonames